Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to MVV. A crowd of 19,453 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MVV appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Inia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MVV appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Inia.
0.00
0-0MVV start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
0-0Marcel Brückner makes a probing pass to Rafael Pichichi. Rafael Pichichi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
3.45
0-0Rodrigo Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Westwood. With great imagination, Kemal Westwood plays the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Verges who gathers it comfortably.
6.17
0-0Marcel Brückner clumsily knocks into Harald Van De Hor. The referee calls over Marcel Brückner and shows him a yellow card! Harald Van De Hor stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.16
Rodrigo Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Morales controls it well on his chest. Carlos Morales hits a low pass to Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Oswald.
16.40
Without breaking stride, Uwe Oswald plays the ball forward to Silvain Overbeek-Bloem. Silvain Overbeek-Bloem makes a simple pass to Niels van der Linden. Niels van der Linden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.57
0-0Silvain Overbeek-Bloem threads the ball through to Jurgen Van Dieren. Jurgen Van Dieren shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Jason Beagrie as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.32
1-0Carlos Morales hits a low pass to Jason Senoussi. Jason Senoussi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ruben Barbosa through on goal. Ruben Barbosa strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Mauricio Verges is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.20
1-0Silvain Overbeek-Bloem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niels van der Linden. Niels van der Linden lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Pichichi. Rafael Pichichi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. John Roberts sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
38.41
Uwe Oswald plays a long ball forward. Glenn Pasanen shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
39.16
John Roberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harald Van De Hor. Harald Van De Hor makes a simple pass to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sander Of Hesselink.
44.35
Kai Jung receives the ball from a throw-in from Rodrigo Fernandes. Kai Jung threads a neat ball through to Carlos Morales. Carlos Morales sees Corentin Irles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Corentin Irles knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Mauricio Verges gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. MVV also appear unchanged since the first half. The MVV players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
47.50
Wout Smit makes a beautiful solo run. Wout Smit passes the ball forward to Jurgen Van Dieren. Jurgen Van Dieren controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
48.10
Carlos Morales threads the ball through to Jason Senoussi. Jason Senoussi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Uwe Oswald.
49.57
Wout Smit flicks a high ball forward to Silvain Overbeek-Bloem who takes it down. Silvain Overbeek-Bloem flicks a high pass forward. Niels van der Linden collects the pass. Niels van der Linden shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
51.41
Kemal Westwood chips the ball to his team mate, Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles hits a low pass to Jason Senoussi. Some silky footwork from Jason Senoussi provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Harald Van De Hor plays the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Jason Senoussi. Jason Senoussi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.56
Uwe Oswald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Brückner. Marcel Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Niels van der Linden collects the pass. Niels van der Linden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kai Jung.
59.57
Carlos Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Senoussi. Jason Senoussi knocks in a cross ball towards Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
63.07
Kemal Westwood makes a probing pass to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Mauricio Verges. Excellent save.
67.53
John Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Morales. Carlos Morales runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Senoussi. Jason Senoussi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.02
Silvain Overbeek-Bloem chips the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Van Dieren. Jurgen Van Dieren lofts in a cross ball towards Niels van der Linden. Niels van der Linden is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jason Beagrie.
72.29
2-0Silvain Overbeek-Bloem takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Glenn Pasanen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
73.31
Kemal Westwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Senoussi. Jason Senoussi whips in a cross ball towards Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Mauricio Verges.
78.16
2-0Marcel Brückner catches Harald Van De Hor on the ankles. Marcel Brückner is given a warning by the referee! Harald Van De Hor gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.04
Sander Of Hesselink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvain Overbeek-Bloem. Showing composure, Silvain Overbeek-Bloem picks a pass forward to Rafael Pichichi. Rafael Pichichi shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jason Beagrie!
83.31
Uwe Oswald hits a low pass to Marcel Brückner. Marcel Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Niels van der Linden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niels van der Linden lofts in a cross ball towards Jurgen Van Dieren. Jurgen Van Dieren connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.35
Silvain Overbeek-Bloem makes a probing pass to Jurgen Van Dieren. Jurgen Van Dieren shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
87.04
Kemal Westwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sander Of Hesselink.
89.48
Kemal Westwood plays the ball forward to Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Wout Smit knocks the ball forward to Silvain Overbeek-Bloem. Silvain Overbeek-Bloem flicks a high ball forward to Glenn Pasanen who takes it down. Glenn Pasanen shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25%
41.2%
33.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Senoussi of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jason Beagrie (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kai Jung (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rodrigo Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Roberts (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Harald Van De Hor (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Morales (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kemal Westwood (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alun Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jason Senoussi (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Ruben Barbosa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Corentin Irles (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jody Beckham (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Bento (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Unsworth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mauricio Verges (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Olaf Stroeve (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sander Of Hesselink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Uwe Oswald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Wout Smit (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Marcel Brückner (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Silvain Overbeek-Bloem (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Glenn Pasanen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Pichichi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Niels van der Linden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jurgen Van Dieren (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alejandro Hierro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefan Sammer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Viscaal (DEF) | 0 | |